WHO is saying unvaccinated people are ‘dying unnecessarily’ from Covid
October 7, 2021: -On Tuesday, a World Health Organization official said that unvaccinated people are “dying unnecessarily” from Covid-19, citing global vaccine inequities as the main obstacles to immunizing people against the virus.
WHO classifies the Indian triple-mutant Covid variant as a global health risk
May 12, 2021: -On Monday, a World Health Organization official said it is reclassifying the highly contagious triple-mutant Covid variant widely spread in India as a “variant of concern,” which indicates that it’s become a global health threat.
WHO advises against convalescent plasma for treating Covid patients
December 8, 2021: On Monday, The World Health Organization issued a strong recommendation against administering convalescent plasma to treat Covid-19 patients, citing research that shows no improvement in patients who received the treatment.
Virginia pharmacy administers the Covid vaccine to 112 kids incorrectly
November 15, 2021: -According to the state Department of Health, a pharmacy in Virginia incorrectly administered Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 shots to 112 children last week.
U.S. CDC said that people should avoid cruise travel
January 4, 2022: On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised people against going on cruises regardless of their vaccination status after a recent increase in positive Covid cases onboard ships as the highly contagious omicron variant sweeps the world.
U.K. Covid-19 death toll is exceeding 150,000 after Omicron surge
January 11, 2022: -The United Kingdom’s official death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic rose above 150,000 on Saturday, government figures showed, after a record wave of cases caused by the Omicron variant.
The FDA halted the J&J Covid vaccine’s use due to rare blood-clotting
April 15, 2021: -On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration asked states to temporarily pause using Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine “out of an abundance of caution” after six women in the U.S. developed a blood-clot disorder that left one woman dead, and left another in critical condition.
The covid threat for Europe ‘remains present,’ WHO says
April 30, 2021: -On Thursday, the World Health Organization said that the threat for Europe posed by the coronavirus “remains present,” despite a recent decline in new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths within the area.
Study shows Omicron greatly reduces Covid antibody protection
December 9, 2021: -South African scientists say the Covid omicron variant significantly reduces antibody protection generated by Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine. However, according to a small preliminary study released Tuesday, people who have recovered from the virus and received booster doses will likely have protection from severe disease.
Sanofi is ditching the mRNA Covid-19 vaccine after rivals’ success
September 29, 2021: -On Tuesday, Sanofi is dropping plans for its mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccine because of the dominance achieved by BioNTech-Pfizer, and Moderna uses the technology to fight the pandemic, the company said.
